Q.P. Code: 205001 Reg. no.: …………………
Second Professional MBBS Degree Supplementary Examinations, September 2013
Microbiology - Paper I
Time: 2 Hours Total Marks: 40
- Answer all questions
- Draw diagrams wherever necessary
Essay: (10)
1. Read the clinical history and answer the following questions:
A 15 years old boy was admitted in ward with history of fever, malaise, anorexia and adnominal discomfort. He had a coated tongue, toxemia, relative bradycardia and splenomegaly on palpation of abdomen.
- What is the probable diagnosis and name the aetiological agent.
- What is the pathogenesis.
- What are the samples to be collected at different stages of the illness.
- Describe briefly the laboratory diagnosis.
- What is the prophylaxis. (1+2+2+4+1=10)
Short essay: (2x5=10)
2. Pathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis.
3. Moist heat sterilization techniques.
Short notes: (10x2=20)
4. Eleke’s gel precipitation test
5. B cells.
6. Bacterial spore.
7. Active immunity.
8. Bacterial conjugation.
9. Satellitism.
10. Toxic shock syndrome.
11. Listeria monocytogenes.
12. Bordetella pertussis.
13. ‘Q’ fever.
